3rd grade teaching ideas

If you ask me (and I am pretending that you did), third grade is the BEST grade to teach! Third graders are still young enough to love school, love their teacher and get excited over simple things like coloring. However, they are old enough to be independent workers and thinkers. Most third graders know how to read

day-by-day plans, resources, and activities for the first week of third grade

Everything you need for a smooth school year.

Real-life third grade classrooms!

Let's look at some research-based strategies on teaching each of the steps of the writing process with elementary students

What a fun way to kick off the start of the school year! Celebrate the number 3 and everything that is fabulous about 3rd Grade. .....so you are thinking, "Great, now where do I start when I am so overwhelmed getting my classroom ready?!?!?!" I totally get it, because even after 15 years of teaching I still find that crunch time right before school starts, a bit hairy. Here's some magical tips to make it easy-peasy. But before all the activities, just start with a good ole' wiggle party with…

Can YOU Figure Me Out?!?! Hands down, this is my favorite end of the year math project! ✨ 1. Students start out by thinking of a bunch of…

ELAR, Reading, writing, teacher, comma, anchor chart

What 3rd graders should know by the end of the year.

My Favorite Resources for Second Grade Teachers This post has read aloud book recommendations and freebies and resources for math, reading, writing and grammar!

Are you new to teaching third grade? Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran teacher, here’s what you need to know about teaching 3rd grade. #thirdgrade #3rdgrade

Hello darlings! Amy here from That Teaching Spark! If you are like me, you use some semblance of technology in your classroom. You might be 1:1 with each student having a device or you may have access to a few devices for your entire class! I'm lucky enough to have a class set of chrome carts to share with my grade level of five teachers. We rotate the chrome books around to each other. I also have four devices that I use for math rotations every day! I have to admit, I would be lost without…

What are Multiplication Posters and How Can They Help Students Learn Math? Multiplication posters are a great way to help students learn math. They offer visual cues and support to help students understand the concepts they are working on. These posters can be used in classrooms, homes, or anywhere else students need a little extra help with their math. By providing an easy-to-understand visual representation of the multiplication process, multiplication posters can make learning math easier…

Books, games, and activities for the first week of school (third grade)

Check out this teacher- and student-approved list of 3rd grade read alouds... with links!

Summer vacation is here! Keep young minds active with these 15 exciting summer writing prompts for 3rd grade!

Literacy Centers in the classroom should be simple, easy, and fun! Using No Prep or Little Prep ideas help with time management, lesson planning, and easy weekly set-up. These five centers can be used all year with just a few simple changes each Friday afternoon. These literacy center ideas for 3rd grade will help you get home to your family without staying late at school.